History

2009-10: Defenseman William Wrenn made his debut with the University of Denver(WCHA) during the 2009-2010 season. In 23 games with the NCAA club, Wrenn managed 7 assists and 36 PIMs.

2010-11: Wrenn skated in 18 games for the University of North Dakota as a sophomore before leaving school to play for the WHL's Portland Winterhawks in January 2011. Wrenn had 1 assist and was -7 with 2 PMs for the Fighting Sioux. He saw significantly more ice time with the Winterhawks and was a key part of Portland's strong second half and push to the WHL finals. In 29 regular season games he was +25 with 2 goals and 11 assists and had 17 PMs. Portland finished first in the US Division during the season and reached the WHL finals, losing to Kootenay. Wrenn played in all 21 playoff games and was -2 with 1 goal, 4 assists and 10 PMs.

Talent Analysis

Defensive defenseman with good size and strength. Good character. Offensive skill is not as high as other players. Wrenn could still stand to work on gap control on the rush and defending the cycle down low.

Future

Photo: Defenseman Taylor Doherty, currently skating in AHL Worcester, is one of two draft picks from the Sharks 2009 class that is still part of the organization (courtesy of Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI)

The 2008-09 Season was one of great hope for the San Jose faithful. The team finished the regular season with 117 points, a franchise record, and good enough to win their first and only Presidents’ Trophy as the league’s best team after 82 games.